Editor’s Note: For many readers, a peacekeeping force of U.S. Marines in Beirut reminds them of the deployment in the early 1980s and the horrific suicide bombing in ’83. However, this was not the first time America sent men into harms way in an effort to bring stability to the region. In today’s article, we look at an earlier intervention, ...
A 21-year-old man was shot by police in Albuquerque after pointing a replica BB gun at an officer responding to a 911 call. The incident is under multi-agency review as investigators examine whether proper protocols were followed. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ALBUQUERQUE, NM (2-minute read) — What began as a call for help on July 4th quickly turned into a ...
A late-night robbery turned violent at a Boise business, where a store clerk was assaulted by three suspects and shot one of them in self-defense. All three suspects were later arrested by police, with one suffering a gunshot wound and the employee sustaining serious injuries. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE BOISE, ID (3-minute read) — A violent encounter at a Boise ...
When Springfield Armory released the Echelon 4.0C, I was an early adopter. The original Echelon 4.5F had impressed me, and I was wanting a more compact version with all the same features. The 4.0C was all of that and more. The Springfield Echelon 4.0C grips come in three different sizes to fit a variety of hand shapes. Each grip module ...
A house party in Harvey, Illinois turned violent when two armed individuals opened fire, injuring five people, including a 4-year-old boy. A concealed carry license holder returned fire, killing one suspect and injuring the other, potentially preventing further bloodshed. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HARVEY, IL (3-minute read) — A peaceful Saturday night gathering in Harvey, Illinois was shattered by violence ...
The two-point sling in my opinion, and the opinion of many others, is the most versatile sling choice. To help out those new to two-point slings or those who have not used them to their full potential, we put together this user guide just for you. If you’ve ever wondered how to use a two-point sling, this article is for ...
Back in 1977, the world was introduced to the Death Star, an armored spacefaring battle station with the capacity to destroy entire planets with a single blast. It was the embodiment of overwhelming power projection in the Star Wars universe. The Death Star simply had a presence. The USS Alabama (BB-60) shown underway with Task Force 58.2 circa 1943-44. Photo taken from ...
Four people were fatally shot at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on Friday morning, sparking a town-wide lockdown and an intensive manhunt for the suspect. Authorities identified 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown, a former Army sergeant, as the gunman and believe he fled into a nearby mountainous area. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ANACONDA, MT (2-minute read) — A quiet Friday ...
